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FM99 Helped Families in Hampton Roads Have a Happier Holiday

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Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA – FM99 WNOR helped families in Hampton Roads have a happier holiday, thanks to the generous support of their listeners and sponsors! FM99’s 36th Annual Christmas Wish campaign provided money to these families after receiving letters about their situations from family members or friends. In some cases, the recipient wrote in a letter about their own family and the hardships they faced. Recipients included: a woman recently widowed who has 4 kids; a teacher and mother whose husband was killed by a stray bullet while driving to work; travel money for a woman to drive to Washington state to see her kids for Christmas; a family just getting back on their feet after being evicted; a semi-retired 70-year-old Navy veteran with a special needs son who needed major car repairs; and a family of 5 who needed help after the husband/father had knee surgery and was out of work for a while.

Fundraising for Christmas Wish happens all year long at station-sponsored golf tournaments, disc golf tournaments, restaurants, concerts, and many other events.

FM99 WNOR developed Christmas Wish more than 30 years ago to help our listeners during the holidays. Since then, FM99 Christmas Wish has assisted countless families in Hampton Roads, thanks to the generosity of our listeners and sponsors. Financial assistance is provided for things like food, clothing, and gifts, as well as to pay rent, mortgage, utility, medical, and other bills. In some cases, travel money is provided to reunite loved ones who otherwise couldn’t afford to gather for the holidays.

 

Rock 102 hosts raise over $236,000 in donations at the annual “Mayflower Marathon” to benefit the Open Pantry of Springfield, MA

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – For the 31st consecutive year, Rock 102 hosted their annual Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Springfield’s Open Pantry. This year, the tradition returned to MGM Springfield for the three days leading up to Thanksgiving. Bax & Nagle broadcast for 52 hours while collecting non-perishable food donations for the Open Pantry of Springfield. As the Open Pantry continues to see growing demand for their services, the need for donations of non-perishable food items is constant. The outpouring of support from local residents and businesses (The Springfield Thunderbirds, Capitol Relocation and Logistics, XFINITY, Camping World of West Hatfield, Arment Trucking and many more) was unprecedented this year and helped to fill multiple trailers to raise over $236,000 in food and cash donations at MGM Springfield. This is a new record in the fundraiser’s 31st year.

 

96.5 Live Free Country and Manchester Media Group Announce Record-Breaking “Tons of Turkeys” Event

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MANCHESTER, NH – In a remarkable show of community spirit, 96-5 Live Free Country, Hannaford Supermarkets, and the Manchester Media Group successfully hosted their annual “Tons of Turkeys” event on Saturday, November 23rd, benefiting the New Hampshire Food Bank. This year, the six participating Hannaford locations collected an astounding 18 tons of turkeys, surpassing last year’s total by a significant margin.

Promotions and Events Director Laura Stelchook, who also serves as the morning host for Live Free Country, expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of support from Southern New Hampshire residents. “Year after year, it is amazing to watch how we all find a way to make it out, to help our neighbors in need. We even had one family from Londonderry donate $1,000 worth of turkeys,” Stelchook said.

The event took place concurrently at multiple Hannaford locations in Manchester, Goffstown, and Bedford, New Hampshire, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It exemplifies the Manchester Media Group’s ongoing commitment to partnering with local businesses and community members to address food insecurity in the region.

Market President Lucy Lange commented on the event’s success, stating, “This year’s 96.5 Live Free Country Tons of Turkeys event highlights our community’s incredible generosity. Together, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need support, especially during the holiday season.”

96.5 Live Free Country Program Director Michael Czarnecki added, “I could not be prouder of our team and the Southern New Hampshire community. The engagement of our listeners to help is incredible, and this event truly reflects the spirit of giving”.

The Manchester Media Group extends heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, donors, and local businesses who made this year’s Tons of Turkeys event a resounding success. Together, we are helping to ensure families in need can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this season.

 

 

STAR 102.5’s Combat Hunger donates $12,190+ to the Food Bank of Iowa

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STAR 102.5’s Combat Hunger, presented by Community Choice Credit Union, works to help the Food Bank of Iowa provide meals for Iowans in need. Over the years, Combat Hunger has provided millions of meals through food drives all across Central Iowa.

With the 39th Annual Combat Hunger, donations were collected online, at the STAR 102.5 studio, at Community Choice Credit Union, and at the Food Bank of Iowa, where STAR 102.5’s Ken and Tawinee, Jimmy Wright, and Karess Carter hosted a 12-hour broadcast.

The 39th Annual Combat Hunger brought in $12,190 in cash donations online and collected 638 pounds of food.

 

 

 

Capitol Media Group hosts 18th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon

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(SPRINGFIELD, IL) – The Capitol Media Group hosted the 18th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital!  The event took place last Thursday and Friday, where air talent from 103.7 WDBR, 101.9 The Wolf (WLFZ-FM), and 93.9 FM / 1240AM WTAX broadcast live all day for each of the two days.  Blake Stadel, Dina Michaels, Mikee Connolly, Joey McLaughlin, and Sarah Smerz interviewed doctors, nurses, patient families, and donors during the Radiothon.

The Radiothon raised $120,700 this year.  Listeners and the business community came together again and contributed to the total.  Capitol Media Group VP/GM Chris Bullock said this is one of his favorite efforts that his team is involved with.  “The stories of how many children are helped each and every year is so heart-warming.  We have such a treasure right here in Springfield that is a great resource for babies and children all over Central Illinois, and the Central Illinois community is so gracious every year.  I’m extremely proud of our team for another amazing year!”

St. John’s Children’s Hospital is a special place for children and their families. They ensure  children have access to the best medical care possible, close to home.  St. John’s Children’s Hospital is designed to have all the resources needed for every step of a families’ journey.

Capitol Media Group has helped raise over 2 million dollars since 2003 for the Children’s Miracle Network and St. John’s Children’s Hospital.

 

 

FM99 and 106.9 The Fox Help Stock Hampton Roads Foodbanks

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The 28th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive, hosted by Saga Communications Hampton Roads’ FM99 (WNOR) and 106.9 The Fox (WAFX), successfully collected enough monetary donations and canned goods to provide more than 914,000 meals.

From Friday, November 22, through Sunday, November 24, donations were accepted at five locations, serving communities across Virginia and North Carolina. Everything collected for the Mayflower Marathon Food Drive will benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, and the Foodbank of the Albemarle.

WNOR and WAFX General Manager Carol Commander commented, “Once again, our community has come together to help our friends and neighbors who may be in need. So many listeners, sponsors, and area businesses responded to the call and we THANK YOU! Truly an incredible outpouring of generosity of so many people here in Hampton Roads. The shelves at the Foodbank are now overflowing. The FM99 and 106.9 The Fox 28th Annual Mayflower Marathon will create more than 914,000 meals! We thank the Foodbanks and everyone who made a donation!”

 

Radiothon raises over 25K for Childrens Hospital

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HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The first ever “Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon” raised just over 25-thousand dollars as the 12-hour event ended. According to Erin Chandler with UVA Health Children’s Hospital, the fundraiser surpassed the 25K mark in the final hour, raising $25,613 dollars.

100 percent of the proceeds will go to support programs not billed at the hospital, such as support for parents with food and housing during their child’s stay at the hospital and travel expenses for treatments. The money also helps fund the purchase of much needed equipment.

Chandler said 138 gifts (text, phone, website) were received and averaged $100.92. Chandler added that these numbers are preliminary and said they track donations via text and web overnight and will have a final amount soon.

This is the first Radiothon held by the Harrisonburg Media Group and promoted over its 8 stations.

Support was also given by many local businesses including Dairy Queen and Acupuncture Medical Center.

Harrisonburg Radio Group had record-breaking fundraiser for the local American Cancer Society.

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Harrisonburg, VA – Harrisonburg Radio Group’s (HRG) annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society raised $1,822 this year, beating the previous year’s $1,225 donation. HRG designs a new T-Shirt each October that has become a collectable item in the Valley. This year, we went with a black shirt with neon pink lettering and the words “We Fight Together” with the iconic Pink Ribbon on the front.

For a minimum $10 donation, Valley listeners could pick the shirts up at pop-up remotes from supporting businesses like The Cheese Shop in Stuarts Draft, VA, Cox Construction and Plumbing in Waynesboro, VA, Western State Hospital in Staunton, VA, Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA and Rocking R Ace Hardware in Harrisonburg, VA. We also opened our stations up for listeners to come in and pick one up if they couldn’t make it out to the remotes. With T-Shirts alone, $1,522 was raised for the cause.

Tom Morgan, Program Director for 96.9 WSIG, brought a new addition to the fundraiser for 2023. He and Ivy Lee, cohost of the Real Country Morning Show, accepted a challenge from Avenue Realty to wear a costume each workday through Halloween and in return, they would donate to the American Cancer Society. Soon, 2 more businesses followed suit and an additional $300 was raised.

Harrisonburg Radio Group organizes HUGE event for local families

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Harrisonburg, VA – The Valley Mall has been the go-to place for a safe, and fun place to trick-or-treat for Valley families each October for decades. With a costume contest, dance party, and TONS of candy for trick or treating, parents and kids look forward to this event year after year. 2023 was the second year that Harrisonburg Radio Group and its live and local on-air talent organized and promoted the event as it previously belonged to the iHeart stations across town. Rebranded as “Boo Bash,” this event had the biggest turnout in several years.

SUPPORTING THE HILTON HEAD ISLAND REC CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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Hilton Head Island, SC (February 4, 2023) – Lowcountry Radio Group supported the Island Rec Center Scholarship Fund with the Daddy Daughter Dance with on air promotion, digital marketing and on-site presence and participation.

WLHH 104.9 The Surf morning personality Jeff Taylor emceed the sold-out event at the Poseidon Rooftop on Hilton Head Island. Two dances were held with 150 people per time slot. Dance one from 4:30 – 6:00 and Dance two held from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Each dance time included light refreshments.

“This is our 7th straight year hosting the Island Rec Center’s Daddy Daughter Dance,” said Surf morning host Jeff Taylor. “This is such a great event; we always look forward to partnering with the Island Rec Center to help build the Scholarship Fund.”

Lowcountry Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications, operates four local top-performing radio stations in the Hilton Head / Bluffton / Beaufort, SC area. 104.9 The Surf WLHH, SC 103.1 WVSC, Easy FM 93.7 WOEZ, and Pure Oldies 106.5 & 99.1 WVSCHD2. LCRG provides customized marketing solutions that leverage on-air, online, and on-site assets to deliver substantial results for local businesses.

Capitol Radio Group Fundraiser Gives Back to Local Schools

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Capitol Radio Group, along with NewsChannel 20 (WICS), Security Bank, Office Depot, and the Springfield Urban League partnered up to collect mid-year school supplies for students in Springfield schools.  “Refresh for Success” was a grass roots effort put together by a handful of community leaders.  Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager for “Visit Springfield” said there are a lot of school supply drives before school starts…but there weren’t any for mid-year.  “Kids run out of supplies, and we thought this would be a great way to help replenish the pens, notebooks, erasers, folders and more”.

People could buy pre-packaged kits at Office Depot, or they were able to drop off supplies at all Security Bank locations.

Capitol Radio Group General Manager Chris Bullock said the stations were thrilled to help.  “Amy called me one day, and told me about her idea…I immediately said yes, we will absolutely help get the word out!  What a great way to help kids in our school district!”

LAZER 103.3 collects and donates 500+ Halloween costumes to children across Iowa

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LAZER 103.3 Heather & Wickett’s Costumes for Kids campaign was another success in the year 2022. Thanks to LAZER 103.3 listeners, over 500 costumes and accessories were collected and donated to Children & Families of Iowa, where they were distributed to kids within their child development programs across the state of Iowa.

The total would not have been possible without the help of the Costumes for Kids campaign sponsor, Goodwill of Central Iowa.

“Little things become big things. Your kindness could be the first good thing that’s happened to a kid in our community and on behalf of that kid. Thank you!” – Heather

“Costumes for Kids is one of the coolest things we’re lucky to be a part of at LAZER 103.3. Halloween/Beggars’ Night is for the kids, and to see the LAZER family come together and drop off a few bucks or a few costumes to help those kids who may need them is awesome. Thank you so much, IOWA!” – Wickett